Sounding off on the No. 3: Twitterverse reacts to the return of the iconic number
It's always been a hot topic in the NASCAR world. Should the iconic No. 3 make a return to the Sprint Cup Series?
With Wednesday's big announcement from Richard Childress Racing, let's hear what people are saying about the comeback of the No. 3 with Austin Dillon behind the wheel.
Happy for @RCRracing with their big announcement today. Great news for OUR sport!
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) December 11, 2013
Excited for @austindillon3 & team.He showed the last 2 years he's a champion & deserving of this opportunity. Look 4ward to working together
— Ryan Newman (@RyanJNewman) December 11, 2013
History making #3 forever @austindillon3 @Rchildress3 @RCRracing making dream come reality pic.twitter.com/IiFH5itVvg
— Max Papis (@maxpapis) December 11, 2013
@austindillon3 excited for you Austin! We got your back.
— Kelley Earnhardt (@EarnhardtKelley) December 11, 2013
Makes me wonder if people realize the number belongs to owner & not driver. If RC is good with it, everyone else should be. @MartySmithESPN
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) December 12, 2013
Its simple, it's always been this way. I've never felt like I owned the 48. The 43 stayed on track after the King hung it up. @earlesimers
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) December 12, 2013
As expected, the fan reaction is mixed.
@tomjensen100 @NASCARONFOX @austindillon3 disagree the 3 should have been retired... Like other sports do when they honor a legend
— Rocco (@raddesa05) December 11, 2013
@NASCARONFOX @tomjensen100 Can't wait to see the 3 car back in the Cup. Always knew Richard would bring it back.
— Cherie (@darkize274) December 11, 2013
@tomjensen100 @NASCARONFOX just lost a lot of respect for Childress. He said a 3 car would never drive in cup again
— Michael Gorman (@mpgorman_11) December 11, 2013
@NASCARONFOX @austindillon3 @RCRracing very deserved! Can't wait to see this car back in victory lane!
— Terri (@Ttkozel) December 11, 2013
@NASCARONFOX @tomjensen100 Besides family no one loved Sr more then Richard All the best Austin
— Gladys Martin (@TexasSky88) December 11, 2013
@NASCARONFOX @tomjensen100 The No. 3 should be retired, because no other driver can match the Spirit of Dale.
— Mary Rose (@Daisykittykat15) December 11, 2013
@tomjensen100 @NASCARONFOX @austindillon3 @RCRracing I just threw up
— Tim Danker (@Timdanker) December 11, 2013
@NASCARONFOX @austindillon3 as long as his heart's in it, he's ridin' with a legend...
— Debbie Powers (@DebbiePowers11) December 11, 2013
Now it's your turn. What do you think?